A Domitianic Hermes Alexandrian Diobol

The portrait is rather stylish and the anatomically correct Hermes is icing on the cake!

Behold, The New Emperor Domitian!

Domitian’s early coinage, especially the bronze, at times can showcase some extraordinary examples of Flavian portraiture.

A Rare Domitian Aegis Portrait Denarius

Possibly the second known example of an aegis portrait with this Minerva reverse from 95-96!

Like Father, Like Son

The Flavian denarii struck at a mystery ‘o’ mint in Asia Minor are extremely coveted by collectors. The series is riddled with mint mules – none more unlikely than this Domitian Caesar PRINCEPS IVVENTVT Spes type struck for Vespasian. I am very pleased to share it here!

A ‘Grail’ Dream Coin

I never thought I would own it. Ever since the publication of RIC II.1 in late 2007, I have had a tremendous appreciation for a unique Domitian/Titus mint mule denarius published for the first time within its pages. Miraculously, it showed up in trade last month! Needless to say I had to have the piece. A ‘grail’ coin if ever there was one!

A Unique Mint Mule of Domitian Caesar

Mint mules under Vespasian between himself and Titus Caesar are not uncommon on the denarii due to frequently shared reverse types. But those between Vespasian or Titus and Domitian Caesar are unheard of. My latest coin happens to be one of those extraordinary mules.

A Vespasian ‘o’ Mint Mule

The Flavian denarii struck at the mysterious ‘o’ mint in Asia Minor are quite coveted by Flavian collectors for their rarity and fine style. My latest addition is possibly a second known specimen from the mint.

A Domitian ‘PONT’ Denarius

Domitian’s early PONT denarii are what I would call a personal ‘grail issue’ – not any one coin would necessarily be termed a ‘grail’ in and of itself, but the PONT issue as a whole could be considered as such. They are fairly scarce and offer an intriguing window into Domitian’s early evolving title sequence. I recently acquired one at auction belonging to the extremely rare Group two issue of denarii struck in 81.

Titus Presents: Domitian Rides Again!

Move along … there’s no rivalry to see here!

A Tiny Ibis

The zoological diversity on the Alexandrian issues is quite breathtaking. Even on the tiniest bronzes the Alexandrian engravers put their skills to the test to render a miniature zoo. This tiny dichalkon measuring 13mm depicts an ibis strolling through the marshes.